Land Rover's new Discovery Sport has seven-seat practicality on its side for its fight against the mighty BMW X3, but is that enough? The new Lexus NX and the Volvo XC60 could also prove tough competition.

Mid-life updates have made the BMW X3 an even more compelling large SUV, but the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers similar space and much lower CO2 emissions. The Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60 will also prove tough to beat.